Requirements
- Develop a relapse and recidivism plan
- Attend all sessions and be on time
- Be involved in structured sharing exercise in the group
- Keep all information learned about group members in trust and confidence, and not discuss it with other people
- Remain from AOD use during the course of the program .
- Be AOD free when attending all sessions.
- Meet the following participation expectations:
- Complete all the excises and work sheets (Grading Scale of all assignments to include participation and knowledge of content; 4=Advanced 3= Proficient, 2=Partially Proficient, 1=Unsatisfactory.
- In order to successfully complete this course you must have a 3 in both participation and knowledge of content.
- Level II therapy will be in an open group forum. The facilitator will provide you with the specific expectations at the beginning of the course including policy for attendance, participation, and coursework, along with consequences for missed/late assignments.
- Make-up work may be required if the client misses an assignment. This work is arranged, in advance if possible, between the facilitator and the client. The client is responsible for contacting the facilitator for the additional assignments(s).
- Late Assignments/Assignment Revisions
- Occasionally, work, health, and family obligations take priority over course work. If you experience these issues, please notify the facilitator in advance. If an assignment is due, please make every effort to submit your assignment on time. In the case of a negotiated absence or delay, assignments turned in by the agreed upon due date will be determined by the facilitator and provided in the course expectations
The mission of IDEP level II Therapy is to “promote public safety by reducing the number of injuries and fatalities due to driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. Individuals attend this course because their use of alcohol or other drugs has put them and others at risk. The course encourages effective decision-making and the reduction of recidivism by providing accurate information about alcohol and other drugs and assisting them in making changes to their high-risk substance use behaviour.
Disability Statement
Equal access to therapy means equal opportunity to learn in an academic setting. Under Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, clients with documented disabilities who are otherwise qualified have a right to equal access to classes at Servicios de la Raza. If you have a documented disability requiring academic adjustments for this course, please contact Kimberly Sutherland at 720-324-0008 for a discussion of disability issues.
Materials
Participants Workbook Level II Therapy “The Change Plan”
- Journal 1 Getting started
- Journal 2 My change plan
- Journal 3 Substance dependence
- Journal 4 Feelings
- Journal 5 Family and other relationships
- Journal 6 Coping skills
Supplemental journals
- Values
- The power of self-talk
- Denial
- Life Management
- Self-worth
- Anger
- Recovery Maintenance
Summary of Learning Topics included in this course:
Journal 1 Getting started
Purpose
This journal explores the reason you are entering a program for your alcohol or drug problems. By encouraging you to focus on your past, it helps you build a personal foundation for starting to make positive and lasting life change.
Objectives
- Examine our thoughts and feelings about entering this program
- Identify your expectations and obstacles to yourself change
- Review your alcohol and drug use history
- Evaluate the consequences of your use of alcohol or other drugs
- Learn proven strategies for making behaviour changes
- Write a statement of personal commitment.
Materials
Getting Started Workbook Level II Therapy
Assignments
You’re taking a major step
Journal 2 My change plan
Purpose
This journal explores the stages and processes people go through to make positive changes in their lives.
Objectives
My change plan helps participants understand how people make positive changes in their lives by liking the stages and processes they go through. This will allow participants to create their change plan.
Materials
My Change Plan Journal
Assignments
This journal helped me to…
Journal 3 Substance dependence
Purpose
This journal defines substance dependence and provides a clear understanding
of the effect alcohol and other drugs have on one’s body, mind and life.
Objectives
Understand substance dependence and your relationship with alcohol or other drugs
Understand the impact that alcohol and other drugs have on your body.
Recognize and understand terms such as primary, tolerance and switching addictions.
Explore facts about alcohol methamphetamine, marijuana, cocaine, opiates’ narcotics, inhalants, hallucinogens, sedating pills, prescription drugs and designer drugs.
Materials
Journal Substance dependence
Assignments
Scary ride of substance dependence
Clinical understanding
Your body vs drugs
Substance dependence is primary
Alcohols effect your body
Methamphetamine
Marijuana
Cocaine
Opiates’
Narcotics
Inhalants
Hallucinogens
Sedating pills
Prescription drugs
Designer drugs
Beware of switching addictions
This journal has helped me to…
Journal 4 Feelings
Purpose
This journal takes a look at the role feelings plays in problem behaviours such as alcohol and other drug use. You will explore the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and consider proven strategies to help you handle difficult feelings.
Objectives
Explore the connections between feelings and behaviours
Learn where feelings come from
Discover how to change your self-talk
Consider facts about feelings
Understand how high-risk feelings affect behaviours
Identify the most difficult feelings
Learn and practice strategies for coping with feelings.
Materials
Feelings journal
Assignments
Feelings and addictive behaviours
The role of feelings on behaviour
Where do feelings come from?
Your self-talk can change the way you feel.
Change your self-talk
Putting it all together
Three other facts about your feelings
High-risk feelings that can affect your behaviours
My most difficult feelings
Four proven strategies for coping with feelings
Applying my coping skills
This journal helped me to…
Journal 5 Family and other relationships
Purpose
This journal provides an opportunity to evaluate your satisfaction with the relationships in your life.
Objectives
Recognize the difference between unhealthy and healthy relationships
Learn how substance dependence affects relationships
Examine the roles family members assume when dealing with someone with a substance defence problem.
Look at the ripple effects of substance dependence on your relationships
Recognize how positive qualities lead to healthy relationships
Identify your relationships today
Learn how to communicate effectively in your relationships.
Materials
Family and other relationships journal
Assignments
Types of relationships
Unhealthy vs healthy relationships
My relationship diagram
Substance dependence creates unhealthy families
Looking at healthy family relationships
Ripple effects on your relationships
Effective communication nurtures healthy relationships
Do no harm
Four principles to strengthen your relationships
Begin communication by writing a letter
This journal helped me to…
Journal 6 Coping skills
Purpose
This journal is designed to promote positive life changes. It has been created for you as a tool to help you in your program of self-change.
Objectives
Asking for and accepting feedback from others
Practising effective communication
Learning how to escape from your cravings
Finding ways to reduce your stress
Learning ways to handle temptations
Improving your decision-making abilities
Identifying your anger triggers and ways to effectively deal with anger
Building healthy personal relationships.
Materials
Coping Skills Journal
Assignments
Coping skills building a strong foundation
Accepting feedback skills to maintain positive change.
Communication skills to maintain positive change
Craving escape skills to maintain positive change
Stress-reduction skills to maintain positive change
Handling temptation skills to maintain positive change
Decision-making skills to maintain positive change
Anger management skills to maintain positive change
Relationship-building skills to maintain positive change
focus on improving coping skills
A coping skill I want to strengthen is
This journal helped me to….
Supplemental journals
- Values
- The power of self-talk
- Denial
- Life Management
- Self-worth
- Anger
- Recovery Maintenance
THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION. YOU DID A GREAT JOB1 GOOD LUCK!
